Lending Marilyn Monroe dress to Kim Kardashian was 'irresponsible', collector says


The reality TV star made waves when she appeared at the glitzy fundraiser wearing the dress

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dubbed the most famous dress in the world - which was worn by Monroe during her famous 1962

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performance of Happy Birthday to US president John F Kennedy.

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But some of the attention turned to criticism after collector Scott

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Fortner posted photos online appearing to show damage to the gown,

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which has since been returned to Ripley's Believe It or Not!.

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Mr Fortner said the franchise's only intention in allowing the reality star to wear

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the outfit at the prestigious New York fashion event had been "publicity" and that more should have been done to protect the "cultural icon".

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But he added that it was not his intention for any outrage to be directed at Kardashian.

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